# Can Democrats win the US Senate? 10 key midterm races to watch

https://mins.news/en/item/123608

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-31 10:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/can-democrats-win-the-us-senate-10-key-midterm-races-to-watch?traffic_source=rss

> Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterms to take control of the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53–47 majority. Rising prices, voter discontent with Donald Trump and the Iran war have made key races more competitive. The report examines contests in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas and Maine, including candidates’ fundraising and polling positions.

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